Welcome to Congregation Beth Shalom

November 20, 2008 / 22 Heshvan 5769

Welcome

Congregation Beth Shalom, the spiritual home to more than 1100 member families, is the largest Conservative Synagogue on the North Shore. As an Egalitarian, Conservative congregation, affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ), Beth Shalom has both a rich history and an exciting, bright future. We are dedicated to promoting family and community through Limud (study), Tefillah (prayer), and Tzedakah (acts of justice and loving kindness).

SHABBAT SHALOM

November 21-22, 2008
Parsha: Chayei Sarah

Candlelighting 4:07 p.m.

Shabbat Evening Service 6:30 p.m./ShabbaTONE service 7:00 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:30
Young People's Shabbat 10:30 a.m. (for ages 7-12)
Torah for Tots (ages 2-6) 10:30 a.m.
Shabbat Mincha/Ma'ariv 4:15 p.m.

Click here for a link to monthly
candlelighting times.

Praying With Lior - A Documentary Movie
November 22, 2008
TIME CHANGED TO 7:00 pm! An engrossing and tender documentary film about Lior Liebling who has Down Syndrome and has spent his entire life praying with utter abandon. The movie poses questions such as, what is "disability" and who really talks to God?

MC Breakfast and Speaker: Reid Schultz on Steven Speilberg
November 23, 2008
In conjunction with CBS University, film critic Reid Schulz will lead a discussion on director Steven Spielberg's work.

Ideas Cafe
December 04, 2008
Carl Schrag and interviewer Rabbi Carl Wolkin will discuss "How We Look at Israel--And Why?"

YFO/MC Daddies & Darlin's
December 07, 2008

JOIN US FOR THESE AMAZING PROGRAMS!

Blanket & Warm Clothing Drive
During the month of November, donate new or recycle gently used blankets, warm winter clothing, new socks, new underwear, gloves and scarves and new toiletries for the homeless.

ShabbaTONE
Join us on November 21 at 7:00 PM for an uplifting, spiritual and social evening with friends and family. Shabbatone is an interactive Shabbat service with full instrumental accompaniment where everybody is encouraged to: CLAP, PRAY, SING, STAND UP, DANCE, AND ENJOY. Enjoy the varying moods of the service and ever-changing Oneg of tasty treats. For more information, contact the Beth Shalom Office at 847-498-4100.

MC Erev Thanksgiving Program
The Men's Club's Erev Thanksgiving program provides a great way to kick off the holiday weekend. Come enjoy a wonderful dinner, followed by exciting entertainment provided by the Jesse White Tumblers. To reserve your place, please submit the registration form.